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UK Social Enterprise Awards 2018 General News Applications are now open for the 2018 UK Social Enterprise Awards. The Awards recognise organisations for their business excellence and contribution to society, as well as the achievements of people working at the heart of the sector. All social enterprises can apply, and there are specific categories that investors, corporates, public sector bodies and charities may also apply for. 18 Jun 2018
Two North East charities win Weston Charity Award General News Carers Trust Tyne and Wear and Independent Advocacy North East are today announced as a 2018 Weston Charity Awards winner and will receive a core grant of £6,500 and a year’s strategic planning support. 13 Jun 2018
Single Market access essential to protect North East economy after Brexit European Funding The UK must ensure that it retains access to the Single Market, have an open trading regime and maintain a stable regulatory framework with the European Union, to minimise the impact of Brexit on the North East economy. This is the key conclusion of ‘Leaving the European Union’ a report by a powerful regional economic group says today.   8 Jun 2018
IPPR: The charity workforce in post-Brexit Britain State of the Sector IPPR have published their report examining the potential implications of Brexit on the charity sector labour market, whilst considering how the government and the sector can work together to ensure the charity workforce thrives after the UK leaves the EU. 7 Jun 2018
Understanding Community Asset Transfer Funding and support Locality has recently launched Understanding Community Asset Transfer – a practical guide for community organisations. 7 Jun 2018
Volunteer Plus: a national website for volunteering VONNE News A new national Volunteer Plus website has launched as part of Volunteers Week 2018. Powered by Volunteer Plus software and the data of Volunteer Centres from 10 counties including Essex, Shropshire, Hampshire, Surrey, East Sussex and Newcastle, the website will enable volunteers throughout England to search for opportunities local to them. 4 Jun 2018
Funders Spotlight – Virgin Money Foundation North East Fund Funding and support The Foundation wants to hear from community organisations working to promote long-term change in the most deprived neighbourhoods in the North East of England.   They would like to encourage applications from voluntary organisations working within their local neighbourhood to: help disadvantaged young people to find and keep a job. 26 May 2018
VONNE appoints new CEO VONNE News VONNE is happy to announce that Carol Botten has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive. Carol has been VONNE’s Deputy CEO for the last three years and will take up her new role in September, when our current CEO Jane Hartley steps down. Jane Hartley said: "I am delighted that Carol has been appointed as my successor and I have no doubt she will continue to build on the strong reputation and impact VONNE has across the region." Carol Botten said: 23 May 2018
North of Tyne Devolution deal reached General News Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside councils are a step closer to a North of Tyne Combined Authority after a vote in favour of the plans. Read more on northoftynedevolution.com.   9 May 2018
Applications for the 2018 Energy Impact Awards are now open Community Energy NEA and British Gas have launched this year's award scheme with three prizes of £5,000 recognising and rewarding innovation and best practice in energy projects tackling fuel poverty. 8 May 2018

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